Are you dreaming of buying a house but can never afford it in the city?
Do you dream about simple country living where you can make an impact in the community?
Are you currently on a regional visa and searching for a clear, reliable pathway to Permanent Residency?
This opportunity is for you!
Whether you are a highly skilled Maintenance Fitter ready to escape the city rent trap and actually get ahead or you're looking for a guaranteed 491 visa pathway to Permanent Residency, this is the move you’ve been waiting for.
This is a rare opportunity to join a Public Sector team and be rewarded for relocating to help manage critical water infrastructure.
We are looking for a Maintenance Fitter for a Full-Time, Permanent role with a major Government-Owned Utility. This isn’t just a job; it’s a career-defining position where you take ownership of the massive pumps, dams, and mechanical systems that power the region.
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Why this is your perfect career move:
Path 1: The Lifestyle & Career Shifter
- Affordable Housing: Trade metropolitan prices for a better lifestyle. Imagine owning a family home for a fraction of city prices.
- True Stability: This is a permanent local position (home every night), allowing you to actually become part of a thriving community.
Path 2: If you're on a 491 Visa
- Direct Permanent Residence Pathway: Our locations are in designated Category 3 regional areas. This role meets the requirements to help you transition to your Subclass 191 Permanent Residence visa.
- Priority Skills: Your trade expertise is in high demand, placing you in a strong position for regional migration.
What we are offering:
- Salary: $93,000 + Super + Benefits (negotiable based on experience)
- Overtime available
- Guaranteed pay increases every year
- Long-term security within the Public Sector.
- Relocation Support: We’ll help you get there with dedicated assistance for the right candidate
- Exposure to massive infrastructure, including dam operations, flood operations, and becoming a Dam Duty Officer.
What you will do:
- Undertake routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on large-scale water assets.
- Perform fault analysis on complex mechanical systems and "detective work" to keep machines running.
- Supervise on-site contractors and provide direction and mentoring to Apprentices.
- Manage permits to work and SWMS to ensure every job is done safely.
- Participate in the on-call roster and emergency response (Flood Ops) to protect the community.
What you need:
- Cert III Trade Certificate (Fitting & Turning or similar).
- Driver’s Licence
- Advanced knowledge of tools and mechanical systems.
- A willingness to work under general direction while exercising initiative to solve puzzles.
Ready to become a regional "Water Hero" and secure your future? Apply today!
For further information you can call Laia at 0448 914 755 or send your CV at laia.v@randstad.com.au.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
